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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicIndia-UK ties

Topic: India-UK ties

India-UK FTA signal to the world, ‘we recognise each other’s sensitivities’—UK trade envoy Anna Shotbolt

Coming in the midst of the stalled India-US trade negotiations, Anna Shotbolt tells ThePrint that the UK recognises Indian sensitivities on agriculture and dairy.

Andhra’s quantum leap, gated communities in India & the ‘north-south divide’ over Keeladi findings

Global media also reports on the success of UPI network in India and the exploding career of 'India’s hottest rapper' Hanumankind.

Global media on ‘fraying of Indian federalism’ & the destabilising force of a world ‘run by old men’

Bloomberg says the Prada-Kolhapuri fracas serves as proof of the power brandished by the Indian troll army. 

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

Rishi Sunak hopes India-UK FTA is brought to successful conclusion soon, says Rajnath Singh

India-UK FTA talks started in 2022 and its 13th round of negotiations ended in Dec, with both sides resolving that they would aim for a comprehensive and ambitious trade pact.

‘Damage control or optics?’ UK officials in Delhi to discuss ‘evolution of Khalistan movement’ with experts

On Wednesday, in a separate development, India asked UK at a bilateral event to crack down on pro-Khalistan extremists ‘exploiting asylum laws’ to abet terrorism.

Delhi asks UK to crack down on ‘pro-Khalistan extremists exploiting asylum laws’ to abet terror in India

Discussion between home secretary & visiting UK delegation took place during 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue in Delhi Wednesday. Countering terrorism & cybercrime also discussed.

India has not suspended trade talks with UK, foreign ministry officials say

An official in the foreign ministry said progress in the trade talks and New Delhi's concerns around Sikh separatist activities in Britain should not be interlinked.

Modi meets Rishi Sunak at G20 in Bali, discusses ways to boost trade between India and UK

It was the first meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Sunak, who is of Indian origin, since the British prime minister took office in October.

Britain prioritising India trade deal but can’t give timeline, says UK foreign minister

James Cleverly, who is on his first official visit to India, said that ties between the two countries would improve further under Britain's new PM Rishi Sunak.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.